# Gardo & Morris Brut Rosé (NV)

- **Producer:** Gardo Morris Wines
- **Colour:** rosé
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Marlborough, New Zealand
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €15
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** strawberry, redcurrant, red cherry, nougat, brioche, biscuit

## About this wine

Gardo & Morris Brut Rosé is a non-vintage sparkling wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, produced by the boutique winery Gardo Morris Wines. The winery is a family venture operated by Benjamin and Frida Gårdö Morris, who are based between New Zealand and Sweden. The grapes are sourced from the Wairau Valley, known for its stony, alluvial soils. The wine is made using the traditional method and is certified organic and sustainable.

## Interesting facts

- Winery operated by a couple splitting time between NZ and Sweden.
- Certified Organic and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand.
- Uses traditional method (Méthode Traditionnelle) for sparkling wine.
- Grapes grown on stony, alluvial soils in Wairau Valley.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity and dry profile cut through richness and complement delicate flavors. Its berry notes harmonize with fruit-forward dishes, while the clean finish makes it an excellent aperitif.

## Wine making process

Gardo & Morris Brut Rosé is produced using the traditional method (Méthode Traditionnelle), involving a secondary fermentation in the bottle. The grapes are hand-harvested and lightly pressed, with the base wine fermented to dryness. A portion of the base wine is aged in French oak. Following the second fermentation, the wine rests on its lees for a minimum of 18 months. The winery adheres to organic and sustainable viticulture practices, using minimal vineyard sprays and additives.